The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest is held annually on July 4 at Coney Island, New York. This significant event attracts participants from around the globe and features Nathan’s famous odds for wagers.
The event, which takes place on holiday and is supported by the International Federation of Competitive Eating, is hosted at Maimonides Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, just next to Nathan’s Famous at the intersection of Surf and Stillwell avenues.
How the Event is Set to Look Like
This year, the tournament returns in full form to thrill those in attendance. Those who want the most incredible views should arrive before 11 a.m., as 40,000 visitors are expected annually. (For further information, contact Major League Eating at 212.352.8680.)
Live coverage of the event will begin at 10:45 a.m. ET with the women’s competition on ESPN3 and the ESPN App, followed by the men’s action at 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Joey Chestnut, a renowned contender, will be present to attempt to break the world record he achieved last year by eating 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Keep your eyes open!
All About the Coney Island 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
The Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan’s Famous at the junction of Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island has become a New York City institution.
On July 4 at noon, twenty individuals with serious expressions line up behind a 40-foot table to begin the 12-minute competition. In the discipline of competitive eating, these individuals, known as “gurgitators,” may not appear very athletic at first glance. They are among the world’s top athletes, with the quickest jaws!
Over one hundred thousand Nathan’s Famous hot dogs are donated to the Food Bank for New York City each year as part of an annual event, indicating that the company has a good heart.
Do you get paid to consume hot dogs? That does not sound too terrible.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Past Winners
Chestnut and Sudo both established new MLE marks in the 2020 event. Chestnut ate 75 hot dogs and buns to set a new personal record and extend his men’s record. In 2012, Sonya Thomas ate 45 hot dogs and buns, surpassed by Sudo, who ate 48,5 to break the record.
Chestnut will attempt to win for the sixth consecutive year at Coney Island in 2021. Sudo is taking a leave of absence for a year because she expects her first kid in the fall.
Currently, he is the greatest hot dog eater in the world.
Joey Chestnut, the current world champion, has won twelve times in the past few years. Last year, he broke the global record by consuming 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes. This earned him the 2020 Mustard Belt and a grand prize of $10,000.
Joey and Miki Sudo, the reigning female champion, will likely defend their titles at the 2021 Coney Island tournament.
Wayne Norbitz, president and chief operating officer of Nathan’s Famous, believes the Hot Dog Eating Contest best symbolizes summer and the Fourth of July. This year, our nation has new hopes for grandeur.
Vying for the Mustard Belt
The Mustard Yellow International Belt, encrusted with jewels and worn exclusively by the International Champion, is comparable to Czar Nicholas’ Faberge Eggs. No one knows the belt’s age or value because it is only displayed at the annual tournament.
International Federation of Competitive Eating administers the Nathan’s Famous July 4th International Hot Dog Eating Contest. On Nathans Famous website, those older than 18 can register to join.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Prize Money
The winner of the men’s and women’s competitions in Major League Eating typically receives $10,000, while the remaining four competitors receive prizes of decreasing value.
The total prize money amounts to $40,000. The money is typically divided as follows:
- The winner gets $10,000.
- The runner-up gets $5,000.
- $5,000 for placing third.
- $500 for placing fourth.
- $1,000 is the prize for fifth place.
This year, 17 men and 13 women will be participating in the event. Michelle Lesko, the No. 9 eater in the world and the second-highest-ranked woman behind Sudo, is the favorite to win the women’s title. Most people believe that Chestnut will once again win the men’s race.
